A binding door may swing open of it’s own accord, close again when you’re not looking, then refuse to latch without a push in the right place. It’s a creaking, annoying, and sometimes comical problem ...

A: Minor wood rot can be repaired, although replacement of the affected wood is always the best option. To patch the damage, go to a home center and buy a container of Minwax High Performance Wood ...

Q: Our front door faces the southwest and has a short overhang such that it takes a beating from the afternoon sun. We replaced our 36-by-80-inch wood-panel front door with a new fiberglass one. It ...

Most contractors order pre-hung doors on remodeling projects and new construction. They arrive hinged to the jamb with at least one cross brace to keep the unit square. But once the braces come off, ...

If you’ve ever seen a wind gust tear a storm or screen door off its jamb, you know what kind of damage it can cause: Damaged doors, splintered jambs and a tough and perhaps costly repairs. Carmen ...